The former captain failed to obtain a US visa twice last month despite efforts by the country's cricket board and several agencies. However, Nepal requested the ICC to allow Lamichhane's late inclusion in the World Cup squad. The ICC has approved his inclusion for the last two group stage matches.
"We had tried very hard to get a US visa for Lamichhane in collaboration with the Nepal government, but things did not work out. We had already requested the ICC to give him allowance to include him in the World Cup squad, even if it is late It's over.Entry. The ICC has now given permission for Lamichhane's inclusion for the final two matches," ESPNcricinfo quoted CAN president Chatur Bahadur Chand as saying.
Nepal are scheduled to play South Africa and Bangladesh in Kingstown, St Vincent on June 15 and 17 respectively. Lamichhane will be available for selection for both Group D matches in the Caribbean.
In their tournament opener, Nepal lost to the Netherlands by six wickets in Dallas last week and will face Sri Lanka in Florida on June 11.Sharing the news on Twitter, Lamichhane said that he has reached West Indies and has confirmed his inclusion in the team for the last two matches in West Indies. He also expressed his gratitude towards CAN President and other officials.
“I would like to thank the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Sports, National Sports Council and Cricket Association of Nepal for helping me get the US visa, but unfortunately this time it did not work out. I am joining now Am." The national team for the last two matches in the West Indies and I am looking forward to fulfilling my dream and the dream of all cricket fans.” Lamichhane said in a social media post.Lamichhane, who was facing an eight-year prison sentence before his rape conviction was overturned, has not played a competitive match since late last year but has been training regularly at the TU Ground in Kathmandu since his acquittal. Taking.
In 52 T20Is for Nepal, the spinner has taken 98 wickets at an average of 12.58 and an economy of 6.29.
The leg spinner has also played for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Barbados Tridents and Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League and has a lot of experience in the field.
"We had tried very hard to get a US visa for Lamichhane in collaboration with the Nepal government, but things did not work out. We had already requested the ICC to give him allowance to include him in the World Cup squad, even if it is late It's over.Entry. The ICC has now given permission for Lamichhane's inclusion for the final two matches," ESPNcricinfo quoted CAN president Chatur Bahadur Chand as saying.
Nepal are scheduled to play South Africa and Bangladesh in Kingstown, St Vincent on June 15 and 17 respectively. Lamichhane will be available for selection for both Group D matches in the Caribbean.
In their tournament opener, Nepal lost to the Netherlands by six wickets in Dallas last week and will face Sri Lanka in Florida on June 11.Sharing the news on Twitter, Lamichhane said that he has reached West Indies and has confirmed his inclusion in the team for the last two matches in West Indies. He also expressed his gratitude towards CAN President and other officials.
“I would like to thank the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Sports, National Sports Council and Cricket Association of Nepal for helping me get the US visa, but unfortunately this time it did not work out. I am joining now Am." The national team for the last two matches in the West Indies and I am looking forward to fulfilling my dream and the dream of all cricket fans.” Lamichhane said in a social media post.Lamichhane, who was facing an eight-year prison sentence before his rape conviction was overturned, has not played a competitive match since late last year but has been training regularly at the TU Ground in Kathmandu since his acquittal. Taking.
In 52 T20Is for Nepal, the spinner has taken 98 wickets at an average of 12.58 and an economy of 6.29.
The leg spinner has also played for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Barbados Tridents and Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League and has a lot of experience in the field.
